Pep on track for record trek to title

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is set to scoop his first German title in record time later this month after the Bundesliga holder opened a 20-point lead on Saturday.

Arjen Robben notched a hat-trick as Bayern romped to a 5-1 home win over Schalke 04 to equal its own league record of 15 straight victories and extend its record unbeaten run to 48 Bundesliga matches.

Having dropped just four points all season, Guardiola's squad has now claimed 65 points after 23 games, setting another league record.